Rem Koolhaas: Elements of Architecture
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| Rating | : | 4.93 (561 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 3836556146 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 2600 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-19 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The result is no single history, but rather the web of origins, contaminations, similarities, and differences in architectural evolution, including the influence of technological advances, climactic adaptation, political calculation, economic contexts, regulatory requirements, and new digital regimes. In its solid forms, time and space collide, amalgamating distant influences, elements that have been around for over 5,000 years and others that were (re-)invented yesterday.Elements of Architecture focuses on the fragments of the rich and complex architectural collage. Building Parts A microscopic study of architectural components Architecture is a compelling mixture of stability and flux. Designed by Irma Boom, the book contains essays from Rem Koolhaas, Stephan Trueby, Manfredo di Robilant, and Jeffrey Inaba; interviews with Werner Sobek and Tony Fadell (of Nest); an exclusive photo essay by Wolfgang Tillmans; and